Wagah, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border between Amritsar and Lahore. The daily highlight is the evening "Beating the Retreat" ceremony which Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags.
In February each year Kila Raipur hosts the rural olympics in India. It is here that Punjabi folklore and culture is on full display.
At the end of each day's events, the spectators do not walk back home. Rather they stay on. They wait for the cultural feast, which follows
The Cambodian rail service from Phnom Penh to Battambang runs only once a week and takes a painstaking 14 hours to complete! But its all about the journey not the destination. The train cuts through some beautiful Cambodian Countryside and there are spectacular Jungle views. The friendliness, Hospitality and curiosity of the locals is also an experience to savour.
Naadam is a traditional type of festival in Mongolia. The festival is also locally termed "eriin gurvan naadam" or "three manly games." The games are Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery and are held throughout the country during the holidays.
It was my mates last day in Japan and he only ever ate in Matsuya a fast food restaurant in Japan. So this is a tribute to the one and only Black sausage, respec!
